Hello Everyone!!! And Welcome Back to a super new, interesting and a quick CAL!!
Since the festival season is upcoming, our very own member, Rosy of @mnhcrochetcreation has designed some beautiful Rakhis using the Mochila Techique in crochet!
These Rakhis are stunning and so unique, they would definitely steal the show and get you all the praises for making it yourself!
So why wait!! Lets Dive into it!!
Level
Easy/ Beginner
Supplies
Hook size 1mm
Mercerized Cotton Yarn. (I am using Anchor 4054)
You can also use Anchor pearl thread, Kotton 3ply or any doily thread.
Scissor
Beads optional
Colour Index
Colour A –
Colour B –
Note: The above colour index is just an example. Please use any colour combination of your choice.
Abbreviations
A = Red
B = Yellow
1A = crochet stitch with color A
A inc = increase (2 single crochet in the next single crochet)
AB inc = increase with 2 colors (one stitch in color A and one stitch in color B)
* * = repeat what is between
* * (2x) = repeat 2 times what is between
* * [12]= total number of stitches at the end of the round
Pick up different colour = before the next colour change, do a normal yarn over with current yarn and then second yarn over with new colour.
PATTERN TYPE 1
CHART 1:
In this chart, red blocks are yarn colour A and yellow ones colour B
Black colour dash across two blocks indicates increase in stitches. 6 stitches in the magic circle is not counted as a Row.
RAKHI PATTERN 1
•Please note that from Row 1 onwards, you will work each stitch in the back loop.
•Don’t forget to keep pulling the additional yarns that you carry to make your work look neat and round.
Make Magic Circle and make 6sc with colour A
Row 1: *AB inc* (Repeat * to * 6 times) (12) Add colour B ( Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches in colour A and 1 strand of colour B and add right after you finish row 1)
Row 2:*AB inc, B inc * (Repeat * to * 6 times) (24)
Row 3:* AB inc, 1B, B inc, 1B * (Repeat * to * 6 times) [36]
slip stitch and cut off the yarns which was added.
With Yarn A make crab stitch all around and cast off. You can add beads instead of doing crab stitch.
Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches. Take 2 strands and tie it at one end where you want to make the dhaga (thread). Now twist two strands from both sides and release till it looks like a rope. Tie at the end and add one inch tassel with same yarn. You can make this dhaga with two colours also.
PATTERN TYPE 2
CHART 2
RAKHI PATTERN 2
•Please note that from Row 1 onwards, you will work each stitch in the back loop.
•Don’t forget to keep pulling the additional yarns that you carry to make your work look neat and round.
Make Magic Circle and make 6sc with colour A
Row 1:*AB inc* (6x ) [12]Add colour B ( Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches in colour A and 1 strand of colour B and them add right after you finish row 1)
Row 2:*AB inc, B inc * (6x) [24]
Row 3:* A inc, 1A, AB inc, 1A * (6x) [36]
slip stitch and cut off tall he yarns which was added.
With Yarn A make crab stitch all around and cast off. You can add beads instead of doing crab stitch.
Take 4 strands measuring 20 inches. Take 2 strands and tie it at one end where you want to make the dhaga (thread). Now twist two strands from both sides and release till it looks like a rope. Tie at the end and add one inch tassel with same yarn. You can make this dhaga with two colours also.
PATTERN TYPE 3
CHART 3
RAKHI PATTERN 3
•Please note that from Row 1 onwards, you will work each stitch in the back loop.
•Don’t forget to keep pulling the additional yarns that you carry to make your work look neat and round.
Make Magic Circle and make 6sc with colour A
Row 1:*AB inc* (6x) [12] Add colour B ( Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches in colour A and 1 strand of colour B and add right after you finish row 1)
Row 2:*BA inc, Ainc * (6x) [24]
Row 3:* A inc, 1A, AB inc, 1A * (6x) [36]
slip stitch and cut off the yarns which was added.
With Yarn A make crab stitch all around and cast off. You can add beads instead of doing crab stitch.
Take 4 strands measuring 20 inches. Take 2 strands and tie it at one end where you want to make the dhaga (thread). Now twist two strands from both sides and release till it looks like a rope. Tie at the end and add one inch tassel with same yarn. You can make this dhaga with two colours also.
To explain these instructions further in detail, Rosy has created a you tube tutorial for you:
For any queries and clarification, please feel free to leave a comment below or write to us at indiayarncircle@gmail.com
Hope you all enjoy making these Mochila Rakhis. If you do, please tag @mnhcrochetcreation Instagram/facebook page and @indiayarncircle Instagram/facebook page.
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